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A first-of-its-kind exhibition showcasing the fashions from the movie Titanic will debut at Biltmore in February 2018. The Biltmore exhibition will mark the first large-scale exhibition of the costumes from the Oscar-winning film, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Titanic , starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, won a record 11 Oscars including Best Picture and Best Costume

For the first time in 38 years, a narrow band of the United States will have the incredible opportunity to witness a total solar eclipse . Asheville lies on the edge of that narrow band, making it the perfect home base for experiencing this spectacular natural phenomenon on Monday, August 21, 2017. Asheville will see a 99 percent eclipse and is just 50 miles from the “path of

Southern Conference Tournament in Asheville, North Carolina: March 2-6, 2017 March Madness begins in Asheville! The 10 teams of the Southern Conference battle for five days at Asheville’s U.S. Cellular Center as they compete to claim a spot in the NCAA Tournament. While there will be plenty of excitement on the court , the SoCon and Asheville have teamed up to bring fans a wealth of

Exhibition inspired by George Vanderbilt's library From the costumes of Downton Abbey to the wedding gowns of film , Biltmore recently has dazzled with fashion exhibitions in America's largest home. Now, Biltmore has revealed that its newest exhibition, set to open Feb. 10, 2017, is inspired by favorite stories in George Vanderbilit's 22,000-volume library. The exhibition will

[WATCH] Mountain Made: Experience the Beauty of Asheville's Arts & Crafts Scene. Asheville is a source of inspiration for hundreds of artists who call these mountains home. Known for being an arts and crafts mecca, you'll discover handmade masterpieces ranging from fine art to funky folk creations. Discover for yourself this region's rich heritage of handmade craft at

Another season of music under the stars kicks off in July at America's largest home . This year marks the 20th anniversary of this all-star concert series, and with the recent announcement of the 2016 lineup, it promises to be another stellar year for concert-goers. July 28 - Daughtry From the American Idol stage to the top of the Billboard charts, Daughtry is one of

Go for the goats! Photo by KD Ecological Services. Chimney Rock State Park has long been a favorite spot among outdoor adventurers and families alike. And new happenings in the works for the summer are sure to please both crowds. Recent visitors to the attraction may have noticed some unique “workers” on the grounds – goats, 15 of them to be exact! For the last few weeks, the “goats of the gorge,”

Bus Tour Pairs Craft Beer & Local Beats In Asheville, aka Beer City USA, we can't find many activities that aren't improved with a pint of beer. From yoga to dessert, and bathing to running , life in the Blue Ridge Mountains is just better with a craft brew. Now a new tour will marry Asheville's hot brewery scene with something else we're famous for--live music. LaZoom Comedy Tours is

Exhibit Gets Close to Carnivorous Plants Something big has landed at the North Carolina Arboretum . It's green. And it's hungry. A 9-foot sculpture of a Venus flytrap is one of four larger-than-life carnivorous plants on display as a part of the Savage Gardens exhibit that opened on May 23. During the family-friendly exhibit, visitors to the N.C. Arboretum will have the opportunity to explore

Run, Have Fun in Asheville In honor of National Running Day on June 3, here are seven fun runs (and more competitive races) on the calendar for this summer. Chamber Challenge 5k Friday, June 5 - Kick off the weekend with this popular and challenging run through the historic Montford neighborhood. Race to the Taps Friday, June 12 - The next installment of this six-race series pairing 4-milers with